Cancer drug fails to impress in early head and neck cancer trial

NCT ID NCT04169074

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tested the drug abemaciclib given for 10-21 days before surgery in people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors and was safe. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • George Washington Cancer Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

  • University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States

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